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Message from the Leadership Team
Easter Season
In the Catholic tradition, Holy Week and the days leading into the Easter weekend are the most sacred in the calendar. The Stations of the Cross remind us that Easter is the time to remember the death and resurrection of Jesus.
As we head into the final week of the term, students will be spending time reflecting on the true meaning of Easter. Both campuses will take part in a Stations of the Cross liturgy – Secondary on Wednesday and Primary on Thursday.
Colour Run
An enormous thank you to all those who made the colour run so successful last Friday – it was an incredible day and everyone involved had a fantastic time. Particular thanks to Casey Pearse, Yvette Boyland and the rest of the organising sub-committee for the huge amount of work that went into making sure that we all had a great time. To those who donated items or their time – thank you! The donation link will be open until tomorrow for those who would still like to donate.
To date, the total raised is just over $12,000 – a sensational effort – THANK YOU!
Events in the Next Week
| Friday | April 4 | Primary Assembly: Year 2B Pre-Kindy G - 2025 Information Session 2.00pm |
| Saturday | April 5 | |
| Sunday | April 6 | |
| Monday | April 7 |
Swimming Lessons Continue for Years 3 & 5 |
| Tuesday | April 8 | |
| Wednesday | April 9 | Parent Teacher Meetings (Secondary only) |
| Thursday | April 10 | |
| Friday | April 11 |
Term 1 Concludes |
Term 2 Dates for your Diary
| Monday | April 28 | Pupil Free Day |
| Tuesday | April 29 | Term 2 Commences for Students |
| Wednesday | May 7 | Mothers Day Events: Primary & Secondary |
| Wednesday | May 14 | Year 11 2026 Parent Information Evening |
| Thursday | May 15 |
Year 11 & 12 ODE Overnight Camp |
| Monday | May 19 | Wellness Week at Secondary |
| Tuesday | May 20 | Champagnat Cup @ Newman College: Years 10-12 |
| Thursday | May 29 | Sacrament of Reconciliation 6.00pm |
| Friday | May 30 | Pupil Free Day |
| Monday | June 2 | Public Holiday: WA Day |
| Wednesday | June 4 | Year 12 Camino & Nahra Retreat (3 days) |
| Wednesday | June 11 | School Photos: Primary & Siblings |
| Thursday | June 12 | School Photos: Secondary |
| Week 10 | Jun 30 - Jul 4 | Founders' Week |
| Friday | July 4 | Term 2 concludes |
Last Chance
to Apply for the Secondary Assistance Scheme
Final call for families who hold a current Health Care Card or Pensioner Card, that wish to claim a discount on their fees. Please present your card at either Admin Office and complete the necessary forms. If you hold one of these cards and have a child in high school, then you will also be entitled to claim the $300 Clothing Allowance through the Secondary Assistance Scheme. Paperwork for the Secondary Assistance Scheme closes at the end of next week.
If you have any queries, please contact our Finance Department at: finance@sjsnortham.wa.edu.au or by calling 9621 3500.
Employment Opportunities
Gospel Reflection
This week's clip has a focus on 'Sorry/Forgiveness' and more particularly, the story of the Prodigal Son.
Project Compassion
Sacramental Programs
If you would like your child to participate in the Sacramental Programs this year please complete the form attached to the image below and return it to the school addressed to Mrs Kathy Pollard along with the registration fee (cash please) , thank you.
If you have any queries regarding the Sacramental Programs or if you would like to begin the process with a Baptism, please contact Kathy Pollard at kathy.pollard@cewa.edu.au.
Kindy
At the beginning of the year, our focus was on settling into Kindy, learning routines, and making new friends.
As part of our learning journey, we explored the theme ‘All About Me’, celebrating what makes each of us unique and the special bonds we share with our families.
To finish the term, we have been learning about the Easter Story. We explored Palm Sunday and The Last Supper, even baking bread and sharing it together...just like Jesus did!
URSTRONG School
We are proud to be a URSTRONG School. Starting in Term 2 we will be teaching Friendology - a whole school friendship strategy. Watch this clip and check out the flyer to see more information.
SAVE THE DATE
LANGUAGE OF FRIENDSHIP (Online Parent-Child Workshop)
Thursday May 22, 2025
6:00pm - 7:15pm
hosted on Zoom (link advertised closer to the date)
This workshop helps get parents/carers speaking a common ‘language of friendship’, reviewing core concepts taught in our Friendology curriculum.
Booking link: https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/bwfau
Event code: bwfau
Maths Department
The Year 7 students have made a strong start in mathematics, with many misconceptions already fading. They are beginning to recognise how maths plays a role in everyday life, from sharing food to shopping. Teachers have successfully connected these daily experiences to mathematical principles, sparking both interest and enthusiasm. So far, students have worked with whole numbers, applying associative, commutative, and distributive laws to improve their mental and written calculations. They've also explored number properties and patterns to deepen their understanding of both linear and non-linear relationships.
In Year 10 Course C, students have focused on strengthening their number skills with integers and decimals, while Financial Mathematics has been a key area of study. They are currently applying Pythagoras’ Theorem to real-world construction scenarios, giving them practical insight into its use.
In Year 11 Mathematics Methods, students have explored the language of sets and notations for events and probabilities, with a focus on conditional probability. This has led to a deeper understanding of the proofs behind key formulas. They’ve also revisited functions and relations, which has paved the way for exploring the quadratic formula and the process of completing the square.
Year 11 Essential Mathematics students recently completed their first test, which focused on basic calculations such as rates and percentages. Many performed well, demonstrating a solid foundation for advancing their mathematical understanding. The class is now revising key concepts like perimeter, area, and volume in preparation for their first Investigation, which will be completed in Week 10.
Year 12 Methods students have been studying differentiation in calculus and are now applying this knowledge to model the motion of the new Adventure World ride, Inferno Two. The ride is designed to offer multiple distinct experiences for the rider, and students presented their proposal as a report to convince the engineering department that their design was the best option.
Perm-a-Pleat News - Week 9!
- Size 12 and 14 blue (Year 3-10) relaxed shirts are out of stock and won’t be available until mid to late May
- Size 16 blue (Year 3-10) relaxed shirts appear to be back in stock on the Perm-a-pleat website
- Size 18 elastic back shorts are unavailable, we have not been advised of a due date
- Soft-shell jackets won’t be available until mid to late May, due to fabric delays
- Jumpers the new style are now available to purchase. We will have a sizing kit in the uniform shop within the next few weeks.
A reminder that Perm-a-Pleat do not deliver to Post Office Boxes. If you do not have a street address, please use the school address of 1 Lance Street NORTHAM 6401. When it arrives here, it will be popped into your child’s class/homeroom basket. Please be advised that Perm-a-pleat orders are taking around one week to be processed.
Perm-a-Pleat Returns
If you have received something which doesn’t fit, you are welcome to send the item/s back to school and we will return it to Perm-a-Pleat for you. Please complete the ‘Product Exchange Form’ available on the Perm-a-Pleat website and return that with the item/s to St Joseph’s.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS MUST BE WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS OF RECEIVING YOUR ORDER, TO ENABLE US TO RETURN IT TO PERMAPLEAT WITHIN THEIR TWO-WEEK RETURN TIME-FRAME.
CDF Pay School Orders News!
Due to the high influx of online orders for the uniform shop, items are taking up to one week to make it home. Thank you for your patience.
- Kindy shirts more sizes of Pre-Kindy and Kindy shirts will be available in 4-5 weeks.
- PP-Year 2 tracksuits we have not been advised of availability of these items.
We will advise via the newsletter and school Facebook page when these are in stock.
Uniform Shop Information
Please note that we are no longer accepting donations of preloved uniform at school. Current uniform preloved items will still be available outside the uniform shop on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, until further notice.
Disclaimer:
All returns and or exchanges of uniforms to either Perm-a-Pleat or the St Joseph’s uniform shop are to be made within 14 days of initial purchase.
More information to come regarding return/exchange of Perm-a-Pleat items.
Michelle James
uniform@sjsnortham.wa.edu.au
9621 3524
The Primary Canteen is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Click Image to access Volunteer Sign-up Page
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Angela Sandrini (Primary) 9621 3525 |
Desrae Smith (Secondary) 9621 8104 |
I hope everyone is settling into the new term well! It is definitely full steam ahead with events for the P&F; we have our two major fundraisers coming up which is keeping us busy! Firstly our Colour Run which we know will be a huge success and also our annual Easter Raffle!
Easter Raffle
We are now accepting donations of Easter items for our Easter Raffle. If you would like to donate an Easter themed item, please drop them off to the admin office of either campus. Thank you.
Tickets are on sale until Thursday April 10. Student leaders will be selling raffle tickets before school everyday. Tickets are 50cents each or 3 for $1. Prizes will be drawn in Week 10.
It will be held in PAC at primary campus. All caregivers are welcome to attend the meetings and it would be great to have as many people there to help support our school! We have so many great events coming this year, I can’t wait to share it with you!
Parent Year Group Contacts
The P&F will be reinstating Parent Contacts for each year group. These contacts will be in charge of monitoring each year groups Facebook page, coordinating class catch ups and liaising with the P&F about class matters. If you feel this position would suit you please contact me to discuss. If you would like to join your year group's Facebook page please send an email 8605svc_pandf@cewa.edu.au and I can send you the link for your class’s page.
click on image to access the P&F Facebook page
Both the school and P&F Facebook pages are updated regularly and I encourage everyone to check both pages for up to date information.
P&F Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1764507137145087
School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sjsnortham/
We also have a great addition with the 'P&F Uniform and Books Sale' Facebook page for families wanting to buy/sell uniforms and text books. We also have the individual year Facebook groups: if there are any parents new to your year please add them in!
If anyone has any questions please do not hesitate to reach out! I look forward to working with you all this year!
Casey Pearse
P&F Chair
Raising Children Network
Children are as individual and as different as their parents and making decisions about what’s best for raising children is very personal.
The Raising Children website offers up-to-date, research-based material on more than 800 topics spanning child development, behaviour, health, nutrition and fitness, play and learning, connecting and communicating, school and education, entertainment and technology, sleep and safety.
It covers grown-ups, newborns (0-3 months), babies (3-12 months), toddlers (1-3 years), preschoolers (3-5 years), school-age children (5-9 years), pre-teens (9-11 years), and early teens (12-15 years).
There are tips, videos and other useful resources.
The Raising Children Network provides information that can help parents with the day-to-day decisions of raising children. It also provides information to help parents and carers look after their own needs. The information is based on the best science in parenting, child health and development, presented in language we can all understand.
This is a website for Australian mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone else who has responsibility for the care of children: www.raisingchildren.com.au
For Primary Parents
Maintaining a high level of immunisation within our community is very important in controlling many communicable diseases in Australia.
It is important for parents to make sure that their children have received all of the childhood vaccinations. This includes Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), and polio vaccines as soon as your child has turned 4 years old. If you are unsure, phone 1800 653 809.
If your child has missed out on vaccinations, a doctor or immunisation nurse can provide ‘catch-up’ vaccinations.
Make an appointment with a GP or visit the local (free) immunisation clinic run by our Child Health Nurses at the Northam Hospital - Ambulatory Care Building (Phone (08) 9690 1320 to arrange an appointment).
For Secondary Parents
If you have any concerns about your child’s health, development, or well-being, please contact me through the school office, or through the contact details noted below.
School health services are an easy way for secondary students to access health care and health information for issues including;
- mental health and wellbeing
- healthy lifestyle – nutrition and physical activity
- development and growth
- relationships and sexual health and
- alcohol and other drugs.
School Health Nurses are skilled in assessing adolescent health needs. We engage in health counselling with young people to identify issues, risks and protective factors, provide advice and brief intervention, assist with access and referral to other services, and provide follow up care. Young people can arrange an appointment to discuss health and wellbeing issues.
Young people are always encouraged and supported to talk to their parents or guardians about significant health issues. The services provided are free and confidential. I will be at the school with my team of nurses for the Year 7’s in Week 7 and Year 10’s in Week 8 of Term 2 for their immunisations, information will be sent out in Term 2.
If you have a concern about your child’s health or wellbeing please contact me at aimee.leeson@health.wa.gov.au or on 0400 182 654
Aimee Leeson
Clinical Nurse | School Health (Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s)
WA Country Health Service - Wheatbelt
Robinson Street, Northam WA 6401
PO Box 337, Northam WA
P (08) 96901320 M 0400 182 654
| Grandcarers Support Group | Monthly Catch-ups (next April 30) |
| Circle of Security Parenting | Starting May 1 |
| Protecting Your Family Workshops | May 13 & 14 |
'Mental Health for Family and Friends' plus 'Conversation with a Young Person'
School Dental Therapy Centre
Please note that the School Dental Therapy Centre is available to see school-aged children from Pre-Primary to 16 years of age at their Northam Centre, located on the Northam Primary School campus. If any students require Dental Care, please contact us at the following:
Northam Dental Therapy Centre
c/- Northam Primary School (entry via Duke Street)
0458 644 530
NorthamDTC@dental.health.wa.gov.au
Aus Kick & Little Tykes Registrations
Registration has opened for these AFL programs. The Little Tykes program is also looking for group leaders and we strongly encourage and support high school students to participate and achieve MaJEC hours. Registrations for group leaders can be made through the Little Tykes registration site.
click on images to access registration sites
Community Events
Children's Book Council of Australia
NOTICEBOARD